awestruck

[ aw-struhk ]

adjective

1. filled with awe.

awestruck

/ ˈɔːˌstrʌk /

adjective

1. overcome or filled with awe

Word History and Origins

Origin of awestruck¹

First recorded in 1625–35

Example Sentences

On the podcast circuit, there’s plenty of messing around, but sometimes the hosts seem awestruck, deferential or even nervous.

From BBC

While on his trip he captured everything from glaciers crumbling to a penguin colony that resembled "a holiday camp", resulting in a continual spectacle that left the 58-year-old awestruck.

From BBC

You can imagine how inspiring that must be for Wales' players, who have been awestruck in their admiration for the new head coach's meticulous methods.

From BBC

The impetus for this project was seeing these movies and being both awestruck and furious, actually enraged.

From Los Angeles Times

She couldn’t approach them or even wave; she just stared and vibrated, like an awestruck cartoon character with her finger in a light socket.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• agog
• amazed
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• appalled
• dismayed
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